Members of the 12th Congress: Profile
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Acosta, J.R. Nereus O.
Born

05/14/1966

Birthplace

Phillips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

Spouse

Carina Chotirawe, Ph.D.

E-mail

noacosta@pacific.net.ph



Liberal Party

 
Congressman

Representative, 1 st District of Bukidnon

2001- 2004
1998 - 2001
Assistant Professor, Doctoral Program in Public Administration, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan
1999
Assistant Professor, Doctoral Program in Public Administration, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan
1999
Lecturer of Public Policy, Ateneo de Manila Graduate School
1999
National Chair, Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas (KALIPI)
1988 - Present
Vice-President, International Federation of Liberal Youth (ILFRY)
1999 - 2001
International Officer, Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD)
1998 - Present
Corporate Secretary, Board of Trustees, Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc.
1999
Provincial Board Member, Minority Floor Leader Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Bukidnon
1995 - 1998

Special Certificate, Kennedy School of Government Program on Policy and Leadership, Harvard University
1999
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, University of Hawaii
1990-1994
College of Law (Freshman), University of the Philippines
1988 - 1989
Master of Arts in International Relations and Political Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1987

Civil, Political and Human Rights (Vice)

Ecology (Vice)

Foreign Affairs (Vice)


Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

Appropriations

Higher and Technical Education

Local Government

National Defense

Natural Resources

Poverty Alleviation

Rules

Science and Technology

Women


As of 31 December 2002
Assets
P 3,910,000.00
Real properties
P 1,360,000.00
Personal and other properties (investments)
P 2,550,000.00
Liabilities
P 1,300,000.00
Networth
P 2,610,000.00

Commission on Audit Report covering 1 January to 31 December 2002
Salary
P 420,000.00
Representative's Foreign Travel
P 494,078.55
District Field Staff Allocation
P 650,000.04
Contractual Consultants
P 120,000.00
Research
P 396,000.00
Consultative Local Travel
P 965,912.00
Communication
P 129,600.00
Supplies
P 120,000.00
Public Affairs Fund
P 308,400.00
Central Office Staff
P 1,885,152.00
Equipment/Furniture & Fixtures
P 0.00
TOTAL
P 5,489,142.59

First Tranche (January-June 2003)
PDAF
DPWH
TOTAL
P 15,800,000.00
P 0.00
P 15,800,000.00
Second Tranche (July-December 2002)
PDAF
DPWH
TOTAL
P 0.00
P 16,250,000.00
P 16,250,000.00
First Tranche (January-June 2002)
PDAF
DPWH
TOTAL
P 15,000,000.00
P 17,000,000.00
P 32,000,000.00
Second Tranche (June-December 2001)
PDAF
DPWH
TOTAL
P 7,500,000.00
P 17,500,000.00
P 25,000,000.00

Period Covered: 12 February to 18 May 2001
Total contributions from political party organizations:
P 350,000.00
Total contributions from other persons:
P 0.00
Total contributions:
P 350,000.00
Total expenditures paid by candidate out of personal funds:
P 300,000.00
Total expenditures paid out of contributions received:
P 350,000.00
Total expenditures:
P 650,000.00

12th Congress - First Regular Session (23 July 2001 to 4 June 2002)
95 Sessions
Republic Acts
Present
Absent
Mission
9160
9161
9162
9163
9164
9165
9166
9168
78
2
15
M
M
Y
M
Y
-
A
A
12th Congress - Second Regular Session (22 July 2002 to 05 June 2003)
77 Sessions
Republic Acts
Present
Absent
Mission
9174
9175
9178
9182
9184
9189
9194
9209
9211
66
0
11
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
-
-
Y
M

Legend:
Y - In Favor
N - Against
- - No Vote
M - Mission
X - Abstain
A - Absent

RA 9160 Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001
RA 9161 Rental Reform Act of 2002
RA 9162 General Appropriations Act
RA 9163 National Service Training Program of 2001
RA 9164 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections
RA 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
RA 9166 Promoting the welfare of the Armed Forces of the Philippines by increasing the rate of base pay and other benefits of its officers and enlisted personnel
RA 9168 Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002
RA 9174 Amending RA 6768 (Instituting a Balikbayan Program)
RA 9175 Chain Saw Act of 2002
RA 9178 Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Act
RA 9182 The Special Purpose Vehicle Act of 2002
RA 9184 Government Procurement Reform Act
RA 9189 The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003
RA 9194 Amending RA 9160 (Anti-Money Laundering Act)
RA 9209 MERALCO Franchise
RA 9211 Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003

 
 

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